Great news: Now Foster is expanding across London, Durham and North Somerset.
If you’ve been waiting for a Weekender spot in a Local Authority near you, now is a brilliant time to get back in touch.
In London - we’re growing across North, East and South East London, which means we’re opening up more spaces in more authorities.
In the South West - we're able to support people in and near North Somerset, including Bristol and some areas of Gloucester.
In Durham - we are welcoming people who live in the county or neighbouring areas.
Ready to take the next step? Get in touch with us today.
The best possible New Year’s resolution you could make for 2026: find out more about foster care and consider becoming a Weekender for a young person in care.
As a first step, we’d love you to listen to this clip from Ellie Price on BBC Radio 4. In it Ellie chats to some of the incoming cohort of Weekenders as they take advice from Chanice, who was matched with her own Weekender, our very own Sara Fernandez, from the age of six.
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Take a look at the website and book a call if you think you could join us!
We’re so excited to see the next wave of incredible people stepping forward to build lasting relationships with children in care, one weekend at a time.
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As a Weekender, you’re matched with a child or young person in foster care to provide inspiration, guidance and stability on a regular basis - just one weekend a month.
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Think more aunt or uncle than parent. From swimming trips and zoo visits to lazy Sundays and theatre shows, it's about showing up, being present, and having fun. We’ll give you all the tools you need to build a strong connection - and we’ll be right there with you throughout.
Find out more via our readiness checker: /readiness_checker/intro
We’re still looking for Weekenders across London - could it be you?
Weekending is all about stepping into fostering in a way that fits your lifestyle - just one weekend a month, building a long-term, meaningful relationship with a child in care.
Get in touch if it’s something that you’d like to explore or join us at the pub in King’s Cross next month!
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Still wondering if weekend fostering is for you? Hear from someone who knows what it’s like - a young person who was matched with a weekender over a decade ago. Their story is live now on BBC Sounds (link in bio).
At Now Foster, we’ve worked closely with care-experienced young people to shape Weekenders. This includes working with foster carers and young people those who became ‘accidental’ weekenders and formed lasting relationships.
Our spring 2025 recruitment campaign is in full swing, with over 20 new weekend foster carers starting their journey this spring. Head to our website to find out more and join the next Weekenders cohort.
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It’s Foster Care Fortnight! We’re marking it with lots of brilliant intro chats with people curious about becoming a Weekender 🌟
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Weekending is a way to step into fostering that fits around your life — just one weekend a month, building a steady, meaningful connection with a child in care.
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Here’s what to expect from your intro chat:
💬 A relaxed 30-minute conversation with someone from the Now Foster team who’s been a Weekender themselves
❓ Space to ask your own questions — whatever’s on your mind
🔍 A simple walk-through of how the programme works in practice
➡️ Clear next steps, with absolutely no pressure to commit
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It’s relaxed, informative, and built entirely around you. If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the perfect time to take that first step.
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The first 15 Weekenders in our 2025 cohort are completing their training this month! Could you step up to foster this year?
Our Weekenders programme is your chance to build a consistent, meaningful relationship with a child in foster care by giving just one weekend a month.
You’ll be matched with one child or young person to spend time with regularly—doing things like baking, swimming, exploring London, or just hanging out. Think more aunt, uncle or mentor than parent.
We’ll equip you with all the training and support you need to build a lasting connection. It's a great opportunity to get started in fostering while you still work full time .
Ready to make a difference this year? Find out how to join the next cohort via our website or join our next info event on the 12th of May (link in bio)
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Join us for a free online info session to learn how you can become a weekend foster carer in London.
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Hear from real carers, ask questions, and discover how just a few days per month can make a lasting impact when you commit to a long-term relationship.
🗓️ 12th of May 7pm
📍Online – Bring a drink, your questions and maybe your cat 🐈 💛
✅ link in bio to register
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Laurie is one the co-founders of Now Foster, but she will tell you that the most interesting thing about her is that she is a Weekender to a teenage boy who loves trampolining, pepperoni pizza and metal detecting.
You can meet Laurie at our information session in central London next Tuesday 7pm (link in bio). Join us for drinks, nibbles and fostering chats. A great opportunity to find out more about Weekend foster care and the impact you can have through fostering one weekend per month.
#FosterCare #WeekendFostering #NowFoster #FosterCommunity #weekending #londonlife
Join us for Weekends Unexpected, our next online event where you can: 👋🏼 Meet the Now Foster team 💬 Hear about how weekend fostering works 💛 Ask all your questions in a relaxed, no-pressure space
And if you’d prefer a 1:1 chat, you can book one anytime via our website — we’re always happy to talk.
Weekends Unexpected: Become a Weekend Foster Carer in London
Date: Apr 8 • 7:00 pm
Book via Eventbrite (link in bio)
📢If you've ever considered fostering, but think it all sounds a bit overwhelming, think again!
We'd love you listen to Now Foster's very own Sara Fernandez and her incredible Weekender foster kid, Chanice talking about their relationship on BBC News' World at One on Radio 4. /iplayer/episode/m0028vm9/breakfast-14032025
Sara and Chanice covered topics from crochet, to Michael Rosen's 'We're going on a Bear Hunt', to university applications. A beautiful conversation hosted by Ellie Price.
☝️ The links above takes you to 3 mins of radio/TV which might just change your life - and that of a young person who needs you. If Sara and Chanice inspire you, please take a look at and do get in touch!
#Weekenders #Weekending #NowFoster #Fostering #London #BBCBreakfast
We're back for our 2025 Weekenders recruitment campaign - your chance to build a lasting relationship with a child by fostering for just one weekend per month
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As a Weekender you get matched with a child or a young person in foster care to provide guidance, inspiration and stability on a regular basis.
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Your role is more that of an aunt or uncle rather than a parent. You'll spend a weekend per month with your Weekender to do fun things like going to the zoo, swimming or visiting a theatre show. We will teach you all the skills you need to build a lasting relationship and we'll support you on your journey
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Over the next few weeks you'll find us here, on TV and press talking about how you can become a Weekender - in the meantime you can get started on our website!
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